Welcome Introductions Nature Expectations Agenda Timing Home Sweet Home 2
Objectives Role of Relocation Program Role of Housing Programs Budgeting Research Neighborhood Rent vs. Buy Decision Making Rental Process Buying Process Home Sweet Home 3
Relocation Programs and Services Moving counseling and planning Moving information and referral Workshops and briefings Training sponsors Maintaining MilitaryINSTALLATIONS and Plan My Move In and out processing briefings Loan closet Home Sweet Home 4
MilitaryINSTALLATIONS Individual Installation Files Articles on Housing Housing Government Housing Temporary Lodging Additional Resources on Housing Demonstrate MilitaryINSTALLATIONS http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil Home Sweet Home 5
MilitaryINSTALLATIONS Demonstration of MilitaryINSTALLATIONS http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil
Plan My Move Standard 90 day calendar Short 6 week calendar for first move 4 calendar views depending on departure and destination locations Customizable Add, remove, modify tasks Setup email reminders Change length of calendar Demonstration Plan My Move http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/moving Home Sweet Home 7
Military OneSource Relocation Essentials Library One on one financial counseling Demonstration of Military OneSource Home Sweet Home 9
Government Housing Programs Housing Office Housing Referral Office AHRN Housing Privatization Overseas Housing Furniture Program Demonstrate AHRN http://www.ahrn.com Demonstrate Services Housing OneStop websites https:// onestop.army.mil Navy and Marine Corps http://www.housing.navy.mil/onestop/ Air Force secure website Home Sweet Home 11
Budgeting for Housing Budget Elements Income Credit Rating Expenses Down payment Interest Rates Reimbursements Demo Ginnie Mae rent v. buy decision tool http://www.ginniemae.gov/rent_vs_buy/rent_vs_buy_calc.asp?section=ypth Demo Ginnie Mae how much house can you afford to buy http://www.ginniemae.gov/2_prequal/intro_questions.asp?section=ypth Home Sweet Home 14
Choosing a Neighborhood Considerations Location Touring Needs Schools Safety Military Community Home Sweet Home 17
Evaluating a Neighborhood Traffic Children Word of mouth Interview neighbors Time of day Noise Visual aesthetics Home Sweet Home 18
Renting The Process Determine needs Community Housing Determine price range Conduct housing search Lease process Insurance Move out Renting a home Home Sweet Home 19
Renting The Process Determine Community and Housing Needs Rooms Children Pets Parking Style Neighborhood Commute Home Sweet Home 20
Renting The Process Determine Price Range 25% rule Utilities Insurance Amenities Deposit(s) Home Sweet Home 21
Renting The Process Conduct Housing Search Meet requirements Investigate less obvious - Maintenance - Insects - Security - Noise Demo Apartment Hunting Worksheet Home Sweet Home 22
Renting The Process Leasing Legal document Protects rights Explains responsibilities Illegal provisions Application Credit report Application fee References Home Sweet Home 23
Renting The Process Lease Provisions Description of property Duration of lease Military clause Rent due Deposits Late charges Maintenance responsibilities Utilities included Parking Use of common property Pet policies Illegal Provisions Home Sweet Home 24
Renting The Process Security deposits Waiver programs Purpose Refund Interest Role of legal and housing office Handout Property Checklist Home Sweet Home 25
Renting The Process Fair Housing Rights Tenant entitlement Landlord entitlement Tenant Landlord Relations Home Sweet Home 26
Renting The Process Insurance Your responsibility - Personal property - Personal injury - Fire, theft - Apartment security Property responsibility - Property - Injury - Fire - Security Home Sweet Home 27
Renting The Process Moving Out Condition Refunds Disputes Evictions Home Sweet Home 28
Renting The Process House Agreement v. Lease Advantages - Privacy - Space - Storage - Parking Disadvantages - Absentee landlord - Addition costs (utilities, yard) - No protection under Fair Housing Laws Home Sweet Home 29
Buying- The Process Kevin E. Russell, SCRP Senior Vice President, Cartus Home Loans [Insert your logo here] 12 th Annual Joint Services/Agency/ERC Relocation Training Conference
Buying The Process Role of real estate agent Buying a house Obtaining a mortgage Home Sweet Home 31
U.S. Housing Market Source: USA TODAY/Moody s Economy.com
FHFA Home Price Index Q3 09 AK -2.8% Yearly National Home Price Change = -3.8% Q3 2008 Q3 2009 NH -3.1% ME -2.7% WA -8.7% MT -3.6% ND 0.1% MN -4.2% VT 2.2% MA -1.5% HI -7.6% Price Change >15% 10% - 15% 5% - 10% 0% - 5% OR -8.8% CA -7.7% ID -8.7% NV -24.5% UT -10.5% AZ -17.1% WY -4.7% CO -0.1% NM -5.4% SD -0.5% NE 2.6% KS 1.6% OK 1.3% IA 1.3% MO -2.1% AR -2.5% WI -2.3% TX 0.0% LA -0.9% MI -4.2% IN IL -2.2% -4.1% OH -2.0% KY -1.0% TN TN -2.2% MS 0.3% AL -2.4% NY -2.8% PA -2.3% CT -4.6% NJ -4.9% WV -0.7% VA -3.7% NC -1.4% SC -0.7% GA -3.3% RI -3.0% MD -5.4% FL -13.4% DE -4.7% DC -0.5% Negative Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
FHFA Home Price Index Q4 09 AK -2.8% Yearly National Home Price Change = -1.2% Q4 2008 Q4 2009 NH -0.5% ME 1.0% WA -5.2% MT -2.6% ND 1.2% MN -1.0% VT -1.3% MA -0.3% HI -13.1% Price Change >15% 10% - 15% 5% - 10% 0% - 5% OR -7.4% CA -0.4% NV -17.3% ID -6.6% UT -7.6% AZ -12.7% WY -6.0% CO 2.8% NM -4.5% SD 1.6% NE 2.1% KS 1.5% OK 3.5% IA 0.7% MO 0.1% AR 1.5% TX 0.6% LA 0.7% WI -1.2% MI -2.8% IN IL 1.7% -4.8% MS -1.6% OH 1.0% KY 1.6% TN -0.6% AL 2.1% PA -0.5% NY -0.9% CT -4.6% NJ -3.7% WV -2.7% VA 3.1% GA -1.2% MD -5.5% NC 0.3% SC 1.4% RI -0.7% FL -8.2% DE -3.8% DC -0.3% Negative Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
Buying The Process Real Estate Agent Use Types Brokers Qualifications Home Sweet Home 35
Buying The Process Home Economics Steps Organize Watch Negotiate Elevate Read Home Sweet Home 36
Buying The Process Types of mortgages Questions for lenders Qualification process Loan application Closing Home Sweet Home 40
Buying The Process Loan Closing Rights New laws Consumer protections Home Sweet Home 43
Mortgage Market Overview INCREASED Credit Scores Down payments Debt ratios Credit score requirements have been increased for most mortgage programs. HIGHER Down payment requirements will vary depending upon factors such as loan program, credit score, property location, property type, and debt ratios. LOWER Debt-to-income (DTI) ratios are held to much stricter standards. INCREASED Documentation Appraisals All mortgage programs now require full documentation; including income & assets. MORE CONSERVATIVE Due to market conditions there have been an increased number of appraisals coming back at values lower than expected.
Mortgage Market Overview CAUTION! Condominiums These property types require special reviews and longer processing times to ensure specific underwriting guidelines are met.. LONGER Processing Times Loan limits Relocation Guidelines Processing times are longer and vary from program to program. HIGHER 2010 Conventional and FHA limits have been set at up to $729,750 in certain high cost areas. CHANGING Some relocation guidelines have changed. Turning a departure home into rental property MORE CONSERVATIVE Tougher qualifying guidelines are in place.
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